Browndog

Been scouring through all of these comments and searching online all day yesterday because I have the time.
I think the Smith Venture is going to be the winner. At $110 its at a great price point for a MIPS helmet, its lightweight, has 20 vents, and gets decent reviews. Thanks everyone for your input.

Good photo spot for sure.


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I made this yesterday. Random stuff from Brushy Creek.

I’m just watching bike videos on YouTube while holding a hot blow dryer on my face. Feels like I’m outside.


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Anyone know if Brushy Creek is included in this? I was wanting to ride early Friday morning if possible.


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After spending several years in Lubbock, I have to say that my perspective of dust storms must not be the same as most. I was expecting something more like this:

I really wanted that bike when I was 12! If it was priced $150 I’d snatch it up for something to tinker with

First time this has happened to me 
Noticed a flat yesterday after putting this bike up last Saturday. Almost every spoke is leaking on the front wheel. 
 
Best plan of action? I’ve never had to deal with this before. 
 
ETA: could it be as simple as a poor tubeless tape job that’s took 200 miles of riding to really uncover? Or is this a bigger problem? Would I start with re-tapeing? 

Brushy Creek sports park don’t give a f*ck about the Rona. Flag football ball, softball we’re in full force last night. I’ve never seen so many people there. Couldn’t even find a parking spot.


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I think wearing a mask hanging off of one ear is the new style equivalent of wearing overalls with one strap down.


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Mine seems to catch a lot of loose, flying rocks. I can often hear them bouncing off. Especially with new tires. After catching a flying rock to the top lip I think it’s worth it to have one even with very rarely riding through mud and water.


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I got in a good couple hours this morning. Trails are primo. I pedalled from the house before 7 and was on singletrack before 7:30. I was surprised how many folks were out that early but it was way better than the other times I have gone.Get you some!

I have a GG Smash as well, And I’ve walked it on this feature to test and it’s just too long. I haven’t had a chance yet, but I’d guess my hardtail or old Felt full suspension could make it.....with the right rider. 

I rode this trail 3X last week and put it back each time. The trail is now flush with neighbor hood walkers and dogs with legs too short to get over these.

Whats the weight on the Fairdale Macaroni? My almost 6yo needs a bigger bike. Shes 3"10  and 46lbs. Her current ride is a 14" Royalbaby Stargirl and she zips around on it. I like that Macaroni color though because my younger ones can abuse it as well when they're ready (3yo, 1yo)
 
Top Considerations: 
Specialized Riprock 20 (coaster)
Fairdale Macaroni
Craigslist deal
Commencal Meta HT 20+ (lulzzz)

Good advice on the Assegai and others. I’ve been running an Agressor in the rear for a couple of years and it’s great. I think I’ll try a 2.6 DHF on the front.


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Anyone running bigger tires on a 29er? I’ve been running 2.3s on 30mm rims but am curious about going up to a 2.5 or 2.6. I’m considering an Assegai up front to replace a worn DHF but don’t want to add too much rotational weight.


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2nd new bike day in a month and it feels great. 
I sold the big Norco 29er enduro sled because honestly it was way too much bike for what I like doing and I’ve decided I hate 29ers. That’s the 2nd time I’ve tried to force the 29er issue, and I’ll never do it again. 
Took all the funds and sunk it into the purple Salsa Fargo and was shopping for a do it all 27.5 hardtail. Landed on a Diamondback Sync’r Carbon. Honestly, at full price it was a great build, but when it went 30% off it was a no brainer. 
For the record number 2 on my list was the Nukeproof Scout 275. 
 
 

How much more difficult is Double Down vs 1/4 Notch? Nothing on 1/4 scares me or anything and I want to try DD but I also don't want to end up walking 70% of it because I suck.

That spot keeps me on my toes, I just never know what I might encounter from ride to ride. 

Pictures dont do the work there justice.

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New feature on Snail.


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There’s a great massage parlor at... Never mind.


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Big thanks to [mention=141]HoneyBadger[/mention] and his continued work on Peddler's Pass.  Rode it for the first time in a couple weeks and it is just getting faster!  Primo conditions yesterday.
I was pretty excited yesterday to take the top spot on Strava for Peddler's for my weight class.  Finally broke 17 minutes.  Felt like I was flying.   Weight loss helps!  Dropped 45 pounds since Jan 1.